Vaginal Herpes is a highly contagious STD (sexually transmitted disease). This is a form of the sexually transmitted disease herpes which is caused by a virus rather than bacteria. A person who has herpes, may occasionally have an outbreak. The STD, is not always noticeable while it is in its dormant stages. The problem with STDs are they are highly contagious and are easily spread from person to person.
The virus is called the Herpes Simplex Virus or HSV. There are two types of this condition that could be affecting you: Type I and Type II. While it was once thought that these two conditions caused different problems on the body, it has since been shown that they can both cause both vaginal herpes outbreaks and penis outbreaks. The outbreaks often cause sores to form around the vagina or the penis. This is a myth, though, because both Type I and Type II have been shown to do this. The difference, then, is the intensity. Type II HSV is a condition in which there are worse symptoms and more frequent outbreaks. The most common type of HSV today is that of Type II.
Signs and Symptoms of Vaginal herpes
Some symptoms of a person who has acquired the Genital herpes virus may include blisters or painful sores around the mouth or genital areas.
Those that believe that they have vaginal herpes or penal herpes will have similar symptoms. The most common of those is a painful genital lesion or sore. They often look similar to a blister. They also come and go over time and can appear in different locations of the genitals. When the blisters are shown, this is called an outbreak. But, the HSV virus is always present, just hidden. During times where there are no blisters, the virus is lurking deep within the nerves in the body. From here, it travels through the nerves to the genital skin areas and forms blisters on the skin. The process starts over when the blisters heal and the virus retreats to the nerves.
A person who has herpes may also have a discharge from the penis or vaginal area. Pain in the lower back area may also accompany the herpes symptoms. Muscle aches are another common symptom that occurs with an outbreak of herpes.
A person who has herpes may also have a discharge from the penis or vaginal area. Pain in the lower back area may also accompany the herpes symptoms. Muscle aches are another common symptom that occurs with an outbreak of herpes.